2022 Occidental Wines - Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine
California, USA
$180.00
| Colour | : | Red |
| Producer | : | Occidental Wines |
| Label Name | : | Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine |
| Country | : | USA |
| Region | : | California |
| Sub Region | : | North Coast |
| Sub Appellation | : | Sonoma Coast |
| Variety | : | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | : | 2022 |
| Capacity | : | 750 ml - Standard Bottle |
| Rating | : | AG97 - Vinous by Antonio Galloni, 99 Points - Decanter, JD97 - Jeb Dunnuck |
| Tasting Note | : |
"The Cuvée Catherine is consistently the most savoury and earth-driven of the Occidental wines. Sourced from the northern section of the estate vineyard, where the first blocks were planted in 2012, this site delivers a terroir like no other. The 2022 vintage is incredibly complex, with layers of aroma that go from forest floor to savoury herbs like bouquet garni, seaweed, porcini powder, and a gentle lift of dried lavender. On the palate, crunchy red fruit, blueberries, and pluots mix with a splash of salty blood orange, all wrapped in fine, well-integrated tannins. It’s a wine with presence, depth, and a strong sense of self. Stunning. Tasted from bottle C1428. (ACQ) - Decanter
The 2022 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine is a deep ruby red hue and comes from a site behind the ranch at the top of the property. So pretty on the nose with notes of black raspberries and kirsch, it’s briny and savory with the sanguine brightness of orange oils and dark windswept herbs. Salty but entirely different, it’s marked by a pronounced signature of what this winery does, with power, compact brightness, and energy, as well as the umami richness and depth this wine delivers. - Jeb Dunnuck
Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2022 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine needs a little swirling to coax out evocative scents of fresh cranberries and red currants, leading to an undercurrent of lavender, wet slate, chalk, and wild thyme with a touch of damp soil. The light to medium-bodied palate is charged with electric red berry energy, supported by very fine-grained tannins and great tension, finishing long and minerally. (LPB) - The Wine Independent
The 2022 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvée Catherine is an archetype of what is possible on the West Sonoma Coast. Bright and explosive, yet also light on its feet, the 2022 soars out of the glass. Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, rose petal, spice and savory notes are all beautifully lifted. Clean mineral tones extend the finish. The Cuvée Catherine is a wine of subtlety and nuance above all else. (AG)
- Vinous"
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